Blog & Resources: Trauma, EMDR & Mental Health Articles

The article discusses the journey of rediscovering self-love, emphasizing that many people lose their sense of worth due to childhood experiences, societal pressures, and trauma. It offers five practical tips to help individuals reconnect with themselves: making time for personal reflection and creativity, learning to say "no" to prioritize personal needs, engaging in activities that bring joy, speaking one's truth to foster authenticity, and seeking professional help when necessary. The author highlights that self-love is a skill that can be developed and that addressing past traumas is crucial for rebuilding self-worth.

EMDR can help sexual abuse survivors process trauma without retelling every detail. Learn how it works, what a session is like, and how to find a therapist.

The article discusses the signs and symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), emphasizing that it can arise from various traumatic experiences, not just severe events like war or violence. It highlights common symptoms such as reliving the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares, heightened arousal and reactivity, avoidance behaviors, and negative thoughts or feelings. The piece reassures readers that experiencing these symptoms is natural after trauma, but if they persist and affect daily functioning, professional help is essential. It encourages those struggling with PTSD to seek support from licensed therapists, particularly those specializing in trauma recovery.

Stuck in the can't-sleep cycle? A therapist shares her five-step middle-of-the-night routine: meditation, reading, getting out of bed, and more.

A therapist shares a two-step mindfulness practice for juggling work, family, and self: ground in the here and now, then reset your priorities.

Struggling to move past trauma? A trauma therapist explains four reasons a PTSD specialist can succeed where general talk therapy has not.

A therapist remembers the ordinary dinner that changed her life through adoption, and how a single moment can shift a stuck season.

When self-care isn't enough, it may be time for bigger change. A therapist shares how she restructured an unsustainable system and found balance.

Mother's Day can bring grief, infertility, or mixed feelings along with joy. A therapist and adoptive mom shares why we need to make room for the hard emotions.

A therapist shares what she learned caring for a family member after a spinal cord injury: persistence, support, faith, and finding silver linings.

Being kind to others starts with being kind to yourself. A therapist shares a hard week of practicing kindness and why self-compassion is the key.

A spilled coffee, a sharp tone, and a lesson: kindness is an inside job. A therapist shares how to practice intentional kindness at home.